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Colt 45

COLT 45 formed in 2009, Workington, Cumbria from the ashes of various other local bands that both Neil & Gareth had previously played in. Plenty of early shows around Cumbria's modest, but dedicated live music scene helped develop a passionate local following, attracting Carlisle-based drummer Adam to join guitarist Neil and bassist Gareth. Upon joining in November 2010, the three-piece have gone from strength to strength with a pretty relentless touring schedule around the UK and the production of two self-released EP's, both attracting critical acclaim from the mainstream rock press. Here you have three very down to earth Northern lads with a bunch of catchy tunes and a burning desire to succeed the old fashioned way - substance over style.

Their experience of working with acclaimed rock producer Romesh Dodangoda (Funeral For A Friend, Kids In Glass Houses, The Blackout, Twin Atlantic) for the production of both of their self-released EP's has given them a vital edge in the studio environment as well. This is demonstrated on the band’s most recent effort, ‘Inside The Triangle’, released in November 2012. The EP has been lauded by the likes of Punktastic; "[Inside the Triangle] signifies Colt 45's serious claim to be one of the UK's most exciting new rock bands," Kerrang!; "a trio of pissed off punks with some bloody big tunes - a full length album would be much welcomed," and Rock Sound;"certainly enough potential here to make them ones to watch."

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